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EA SPORTS FC 27DB 20261022 squad (build 1191)
FC 27 · Defensive Midfielder / Centre Midfielder / Centre Back
James Sands
New York City FCShirt number 6
USA Major League Soccer
United States
- CDM
- CM
- CB
+3 to grow
- Age
- 25
- Value
- €3.6M
- Wage / week
- €7K
- Contract
- 2030
- Height
- 186 cm
- Foot
- Right
Card stats
- PAC49 Pace
- SHO50 Shooting
- PAS62 Passing
- DRI67 Dribbling
- DEF73 Defending
- PHY74 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Defensive Midfielder (74, of which +2 from international reputation); within two points at CDM, RDM, LCB.
- Potential 76: 3 more points to grow at 25.
- Standout card stat: Physical 74; weakest: Pace 49.
- Contract with New York City FC runs to 2030; value €3.6M; wage €7K a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 25
- Born
- 6 Jul 2000
- Height
- 186 cm
- Weight
- 76 kg
- Foot
- Right
- Weak foot
- 3 of 5
- Skill moves
- 2 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 1 of 5
- Value
- €3.6M
- Contract
- 2030
- Joined
- 17 Jul 2026
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 57
- Crossing46
- Finishing55
- Heading Accuracy74
- Short Passing72
- Volleys38
Skillgroup average 59
- Dribbling65
- Curve43
- FK Accuracy45
- Long Passing70
- Ball Control73
Movementgroup average 59
- Acceleration48
- Sprint Speed49
- Agility58
- Reactions72
- Balance66
Powergroup average 64
- Shot Power53
- Jumping78
- Stamina80
- Strength70
- Long Shots40
Mentalitygroup average 62
- Aggression76
- Interceptions73
- Positioning53
- Vision64
- Penalties37
- Composure66
Defendinggroup average 72
- Defensive Awareness71
- Standing Tackle74
- Sliding Tackle70
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 8
- GK Diving10
- GK Handling7
- GK Kicking7
- GK Positioning12
- GK Reflexes5
On the pitch
Best positions
- Centre Back, 74 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Defensive Midfielder, 74 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Left Centre Back, 74 (+2 reputation)
- Left Defensive Midfielder, 74 (+2 reputation)
- Right Centre Back, 74 (+2 reputation)
- Right Defensive Midfielder, 74 (+2 reputation)
- Centre Midfielder, 70 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Left Back, 70 (+2 reputation)
- Left Centre Midfielder, 70 (+2 reputation)
Style of play
PlayStyles & roles
PlayStyles
- Anticipate
- Long Ball Pass
- Slide Tackle
Roles
- Wide Half+
- Holding+
- Centre-Half+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €3.6M
- Wage
- €7Kper week
- Asking price
- €4.1M – €4.7M
- Contract until
- 2030
Value and wage are computed from the game data with the game's own formula; the asking price is the range a Career Mode club typically opens at. Estimates, not EA's published figures.
Across squad updates
Rating history
OVR and POT in every EA SPORTS FC 27 squad file this player appears in.
Compare
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New York City FC teammates
Nicolás FernándezNew York City FCOverall 77potential 78
Bénie TraoréNew York City FCOverall 75potential 81
Matt FreeseNew York City FCOverall 74potential 74
Maxi MoralezNew York City FCOverall 73potential 79
Hannes WolfNew York City FCOverall 73potential 74
Agustín OjedaNew York City FCOverall 71potential 77
Same nation
United States players in the same role
Johnny CardosoAtlético de MadridOverall 80potential 84
Tyler AdamsAFC BournemouthOverall 79potential 81
Sebastian BerhalterMiddlesbroughOverall 76potential 83
Cristian RoldanSeattle SoundersOverall 76potential 77
Tanner TessmannOlympique LyonnaisOverall 75potential 81
Aidan MorrisMiddlesbroughOverall 74potential 78
Ratings are from the EA SPORTS FC 27 squad file, build 20261022 squad (build 1191). They describe the game's player, not the real person's performance. Career Manager is not affiliated with or endorsed by EA.